Africa & The Middle East

Agreement will see ASEC Cement provide training and sponsorship to chemistry and geology student activities.

A 250 000 tpa cement plant is to be established in Sierra Leone to meet demand in the country.

Over 20 000 drivers have attended Cemex’s safe driving programmes in Egypt.

Both output and profit increased drastically in 2012 for the cement producer.

Lafarge ready to meet demand from construction activity in Zambia’s Southern Province

Nigerian cement company exec talks investment, infrastructure and energy prices as he celebrates the company’s annual Safety Week.

HeidelbergCement is investing US$30 million in a capacity expansion project in Takoradi, Ghana.

Dangote Cement has begun exports to Ghana with 50 trucks carrying a total 5000 t of cement setting off last week, but the logistics of road transport across Africa are likely to be a challenge.

Cemex is to supply cement for the construction of a tidal barrage and hydroelectric plant on Egypt’s River Nile.

The company is to invest US$50 million in a 650 000 tpa plant near Ouagadougou.

Lower gains on foreign exchange drive down profits for Kenya’s biggest maker.

Accusations of cartel behaviour, energy price increases and the removal of subsidies could all spell trouble ahead for the Egyptian cement industry.

HeidelbergCement is investing US$40 million into the expansion of its Wazo Hill plant, including the construction of a new 700 000 tpa cement mill.

Improved performance leads Kenya’s East African Portland Cement to consider expansion.

Work on the project at Edo Cement Company, a BUA Group venture, is progressing well and should be completed early next year.